Best bath bombs to treat yourself to a luxurious soak
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Beloved for the spa-like aromas they release, there’s no brand more synonymous with bath bombs than British-born cosmetics retailer Lush.
Indeed, bath bombs were invented by Lush co-founder Mo Constantine in a garden shed back in 1989. Driven by a desire to make bath time even more of a luxurious experience, Constantine compacted a mixture of nourishing wet and dry ingredients which, when submerged in water, released an effervescent effect as they dissolved.
From their creation until today, Lush has produced an array of strongly scented bath bombs which often follow a certain theme in both looks and ingredient composition. For instance, Mermaid Tale Bubble Bar is filled to the brim with zesty citrus scents and moulded into a purple and blue mermaid’s tale.
The wondrously colourful effects of dissolving bath bombs are often referred to as ‘bath art’, a trend which is certainly in keeping with Constantine’s wish to make daily bathing a more opulent and exciting experience.
So popular is the sheer effect of expertly designed, fizzing bath bombs that the tag #BathArt has garnered a whopping 79.5 million view on TikTok. That’s right; it’s not just the aromatherapy benefits and nourishing ingredients packed into bath bombs that keep enthusiasts coming back for more.
A huge selection of bath bombs are now available, some made by Lush and some by others, from child-friendly options to add a splash of colour to bath times, to bombs scented with aromatherapy essential oils to aid blissful relaxation. Some bath bombs have even been created with holistic healing in mind and contain a scented mixture of Epsom salts, known to have muscle-healing benefits.
We’ve curated a selection of the best bath bombs on the market to imbue your baths with excellent effervescents. The only question is: are you ready to dive in?
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Fortnum's Bath Truffles
What better way to imbue your evening wash with sweet-smelling luxury than with a bath truffle by royal warrant-approved Fortnum and Mason. Rich in moisturising oils and imbued with a subtle, non-overwhelming fragrance, each truffle is coated in either dried rose petals or lavender which will slowly fill the tub with delicate blooms.
Miss Dior Rose Bath Bombs
Bath bombs are luxurious by nature, but Miss Dior has given the beloved bathtime accessory an opulent boost. Embody the spirit of a Hollywood movie star with these rose-scented, fizzing bath discs inspired by sweet macarons.
Nailmatic Space Bath Bombs
Create a multicoloured galaxy in the bathtub with these seven blue, red and yellow bath bombs. Vegan and cruelty-free and enriched with camomile extracts and vitamin E, you’ll feel completely cleansed and moisturised when getting out and stepping back onto earth.
Luxury Organic Bath Bombs
Handmade with organic ingredients, these luxurious bath bombs have been enriched with nourishing and moisturising coconut oils, as well as beautifully aromatic essential oils for an unbeatably luxurious bathing session. This UK-based seller has curated three separate collections of handmade bath bombs for different purposes.
Therapeutic aromas include ylang ylang and lemongrass, coconut and bergamot, as well as tea tree and Sicilian lemon. Purity aromas are made up of neroli and sweet orange, palmaraosa and lemon verbena, plus lavender and mandarin.
Purchase a singular bath bomb or enjoy a box of up to 24. Simply choose whether you’d like a therapeutic selection, a purity one or a mix of the two.
OUAI Chill Pills Bath Bombs
Take a chill pill by adding these fun but relaxing bath bombs to your evening routine. Calm and soothe your senses with the blend of hemp, jojoba and safflower seed oil with the beautiful fragrance of jasmine rose. While these bring a playful, novelty factor, they are also effective in helping you unwind from the day, you’ll want to stock up.
Gemstone Bath Bomb Gift Set
Whether it’s as a gift to yourself or a loved one, any crystal-appreciator is bound to be delighted by this gemstone bath bomb gift set.
Each handcrafted, aromatherapy-infused bath bomb contains a bracelet made from crystals. For those who enjoy morning and evening baths for engaging in meditative and grounding practices, these bath bombs will elevate your energy-aligning activities tenfold while treating you to a set of healing crystals to add to your collection.
Choose from an array of combinations, including amethyst, lavender and tea tree; rose quartz and bergamot; tiger’s eye, orange and mandarin; aventurine, lemon and lime; sodalite and sandalwood; white jasper, grapefruit and ylang ylang.
William Morris At Home Beautiful Sleep Lavender Bath Bomb
Filled to the brim with sleep-aiding scents, this lavender infused bath bomb by William Morris doesn’t just look the part. It’s a supersized effervescent delight which is filled with a precise blend of essential oils, including lavender, cedarwood, coriander and vetiver. Each ingredient is famed for its soothing, calming and sleep-enhancing properties.
Plus, your bath will turn a lovely lilac colour in the process. If that’s not a relaxing vision, we’re not sure what is.
Mini U Cloud Bath Bombs
This boxed set of three bath bombs makes a lovely gift, and as each bath bomb is individually wrapped you can also split them out to pad out larger gifts or use them as stocking fillers. Each little cloud fizzes away in the bath to leave a rainbow trail as it glides across the surface of the water, and ours drew a lot of adoring gasps at it did so.
There’s no overpowering scent or greasy film in the bath water, and we particularly like the fact that Mini U’s products are vegan, cruelty-free and free from gluten, soy, dairy, and artificial ingredients. Perfect for delicate skin.
Make Your Own Bath Bombs Kit
Are you rather choosy about what exactly joins you in your bath? We get it. Why choose any old bath bomb when you can craft your own, with the help of this kit by The Craft Connoisseurs?
Choose from a selection of scents and enjoy the calming activity of creating a bath bomb from scratch before enjoying the fruits of your labour in a grounding bath. Our favourite scent is coastal maritime pine – and not just because it rhymes.
Lush the Art of Bathing giftset
There’s no better way to dip a toe into the art of bathing than with a selection of bestselling bath bombs by Lush.
From the aromatic lullaby afforded by the Sleepy Bubble Bar, to the beloved royal blue and fuchsia pink Mermaid Tale Bubble Bar and the sweet-smelling Peachy Bath Bomb – this set includes fifteen phenomenal fizzers imbued with Lush’s signature powerful scents.